Cigar Coop Prime Time Show

Prime Time Special Edition 150: Quesada x Ferio Tego

Tonight we celebrate 150 Special Editions. To mark the occasion we are inviting two companies that have a long history together – Quesada Cigars and the brands of Ferio Tego.  Representing the Quesadas will be Manuel Quesada and his daughter Raquel. Representing Ferio Tego we have Michael Herklots.

Plus, we have our Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar Group U.S. History segment, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments.

References

• Birth of Rare Eastern Black Rhino is Cause for Celebration–Watch the Amazing Birth Caught on Camera, With Only 600 in Wild
• Secret millionaire donates fortune to small New Hampshire town
• #ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 272nd Take 

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 114 Audio: Christmas and Holiday Music – 2023 Edition

It’s that time of the year as Dave and Coop unveil their music for the Christmas Season for 2022.  It will be a mix of classics and contemporary that will help you get into the seasonal spirit from some of your favorite artists. Plus we have music news, cigar news, Dave’s New Music 45, and of course, the Developing Palates Review of the Week.

For this show, Dave and Coop smoke the StillWell Star Holiday Y2022 by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust.

As always you can follow along with all of our Christmas and Holiday music selections with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 114 Playlist

References

• Dolly Parton doesn't plan to ever tour again
• Brandy’s Christmas Party for Two: Everyone Deserves a Sexy Christmas
• The War on Disco | Chapter 1 | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE | PBS
• Developing Palates Team Cigar Review: Powstanie Connecticut Toro

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 114: Christmas and Holiday Music – 2023 Edition

It’s that time of the year as Dave and Coop unveil their music for the Christmas Season for 2022.  It will be a mix of classics and contemporary that will help you get into the seasonal spirit from some of your favorite artists. Plus we have music news, cigar news, Dave’s New Music 45, and of course, the Developing Palates Review of the Week.

For this show, Dave and Coop smoke the StillWell Star Holiday Y2022 by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust.

As always you can follow along with all of our Christmas and Holiday music selections with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 114 Playlist

References

• Dolly Parton doesn't plan to ever tour again
• Brandy’s Christmas Party for Two: Everyone Deserves a Sexy Christmas
• The War on Disco | Chapter 1 | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE | PBS
• Developing Palates Team Cigar Review: Powstanie Connecticut Toro

Prime Time Episode 288 Audio: Industry Panel #11

Tonight it’s our 11th installment of our cigar industry panel. This is where we bring in different people from different segments of the cigar industry to discuss cigar industry topics.  Tonight’s panelists joining Aaron and Coop are: Jay Davis, Blue Smoke of Dallas; Eric Guttormson of Cigar Dojo; and Erron Nielsen of the Cigar Coop Coalition. We will challenge our panelists and get their opinions on a wide variety of topics.

Tonight’s cigar industry panel topics include:

• Pricing and discounting of cigars
• Accessories (Cutters, Lighters, and Storage units) of Choice
• Single Store and event only releases (Coop’s favorite topic!)
• A series of rapid fire questions including: who needs a new release, who shouldn’t do a new release, who needs a packaging refresh, why the cigar industry is obsessed with loud music at events, and more.

Plus, we will have our FSG Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

Prime Time Episode 288: Industry Panel #11

Tonight it’s our 11th installment of our cigar industry panel. This is where we bring in different people from different segments of the cigar industry to discuss cigar industry topics.  Tonight’s panelists joining Aaron and Coop are: Jay Davis, Blue Smoke of Dallas; Eric Guttormson of Cigar Dojo; and Erron Nielsen of the Cigar Coop Coalition. We will challenge our panelists and get their opinions on a wide variety of topics.

Tonight’s cigar industry panel topics include:

• Pricing and discounting of cigars
• Accessories (Cutters, Lighters, and Storage units) of Choice
• Single Store and event only releases (Coop’s favorite topic!)
• A series of rapid fire questions including: who needs a new release, who shouldn’t do a new release, who needs a packaging refresh, why the cigar industry is obsessed with loud music at events, and more.

Plus, we will have our FSG Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

The Smoking Syndicate: Room101 Johnny Tobacconaut Toro (Audio)

Room101 reintroduced the Johnny Tobacconaut at the 2023 PCA trade show in  Las Vegas, NV.  It had been off the market since 2015 when Room101 left Davidoff for distribution, but was released in a limited quantity in 2022 for Luxury Cigar Club.  Now, with Room101 under Forged Cigars, the Johnny Tobacconaut has made its triumphant return to retailers nationwide.

• Vitola:  Toro
• Size:  6 x 52
• Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
• Binder: Nicaraguan
• Filler: Nicaraguan
• Country of Origin: Nicaragua
• Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A.
• MSRP:  $9.99

Final Score:  92

The Smoking Syndicate: Room101 Johnny Tobacconaut Toro

Room101 reintroduced the Johnny Tobacconaut at the 2023 PCA trade show in  Las Vegas, NV.  It had been off the market since 2015 when Room101 left Davidoff for distribution, but was released in a limited quantity in 2022 for Luxury Cigar Club.  Now, with Room101 under Forged Cigars, the Johnny Tobacconaut has made its triumphant return to retailers nationwide.

• Vitola:  Toro
• Size:  6 x 52
• Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
• Binder: Nicaraguan
• Filler: Nicaraguan
• Country of Origin: Nicaragua
• Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A.
• MSRP:  $9.99

Final Score:  92

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 113 Audio: Down the Rabbit Hole

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 113, Dave and Coop embark on their own individual journeys being dubbed “Down the Rabbit Hole.” The two start with a familiar song and then go down the path of selecting a song inspired by that song. Each will go through nine iterations of this exercise and choose a song from the inspired previous song selected. Ultimately, we will see where this journey takes each of them.

Plus, it is a huge week of music news going on – including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Grammys, the new Beatles Song, the new Rolling Stones album, Dave’s report on the Paul McCartney concert, and the question of whether a Taylor Swift Back Lash is coming.

In this episode, Dave smokes the Jericho Hill Jack Brown by Crowned Heads, and Coop smokes the Julius Caesar Toast Across America Shark by J.C. Newman.

As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 113 Playlist

References

• Paul McCartney Got Back Tour Brisbane, 2023: A Spiritual Rock Experience
• The Beatles’ Now and Then: An Emotional Mix of Art, Science and Soul
• The Rolling Stones’ Rolling Stone Blues: Don’t Let Bad Cover Art Fool You
• Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2022 ceremony recap: Top performances, photos & more - cleveland.com
• 2024 Grammy Nominations Announced
• 1989 (Taylor’s Version) Review: A Record that Changed Music Forever
• Feature Story: In My Mind’s Eye: Espinosa La Zona Palooza 2023

 

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 113: Down the Rabbit Hole

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 113, Dave and Coop embark on their own individual journeys being dubbed “Down the Rabbit Hole.” The two start with a familiar song and then go down the path of selecting a song inspired by that song. Each will go through nine iterations of this exercise and choose a song from the inspired previous song selected. Ultimately, we will see where this journey takes each of them.

Plus, it is a huge week of music news going on – including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Grammys, the new Beatles Song, the new Rolling Stones album, Dave’s report on the Paul McCartney concert, and the question of whether a Taylor Swift Back Lash is coming.

In this episode, Dave smokes the Jericho Hill Jack Brown by Crowned Heads, and Coop smokes the Julius Caesar Toast Across America Shark by J.C. Newman.

As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 113 Playlist

References

• Paul McCartney Got Back Tour Brisbane, 2023: A Spiritual Rock Experience
• The Beatles’ Now and Then: An Emotional Mix of Art, Science and Soul
• The Rolling Stones’ Rolling Stone Blues: Don’t Let Bad Cover Art Fool You
• Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2022 ceremony recap: Top performances, photos & more - cleveland.com
• 2024 Grammy Nominations Announced
• 1989 (Taylor’s Version) Review: A Record that Changed Music Forever
• Feature Story: In My Mind’s Eye: Espinosa La Zona Palooza 2023

 

Prime Time Episode 287 Audio: Arnold Serafin, Serafin de Cuba

On Episode 287, we welcome Arnold Serafin of Serefin de Cuba as our special guest. Arnold’s family has been in the cigar business since the 19th century. Now Arnold is continuing the legacy out of the Tampa Bay Area. Not only will we hear Arnold’s story, but we will hear from a true historian in the cigar industry.

Plus, we will have our FSG Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.